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A story for anti-bullying week

A story for anti-bullying week

By Zade

Since it's Anti-Bullying week, I thought it'd be good if I sent a story that shows how bad bullying is, and that if any of your friends are being bullied you should try your hardest to cheer 'em up because it really will be worth your while.

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The Body in the Bed

The Body in the Bed

By Abigail Day

Abigail's creepy short story set in a hotel

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The Dream

By Stacy Reeve / Spinebreakers Crew

Stacy's halloween story: The Dream

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Poems

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These hands

By Ayesha

I was inspired to write this poem by a painting called, "Dreams in a War Zone" by Esam Pasha.

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A reply to Shakespeare

By Sam

Sam's reply to Sonnet 130

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Disturbing Sleep

By Ashleigh Carter

A poem by Ashleigh Carter about a disturbed sleep.

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Writing tips

Chris Bradford

Chris Bradford: Writing tips

Author of Young Samurai: Way of the Warrior gives his tips on writing

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How to write a good review

Here are some top ten tips for writing a Spinebreakers review

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Advice from a slightly younger author

By jellyellie / Spinebreakers Crew

jellyellie shares her top tips on how to…

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Crew Reports

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London Word Festival Event

By Jade Hunter / Spinebreakers Crew

Jade's written up her take on the Joe Dunthorne/Joshua Ferris/Richard Milward

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The grand finale...

By Max Elsworth / Spinebreakers Crew

The grand finale…

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Spinebreakers workshops: Week three report

By Osman Diallo / Spinebreakers Crew

The week that was…

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Features

Obama 2008

Lily: Obamarama

By Lily

Lily's comment on the US presidential election result

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Rossana: “Oh the times they are a changing…”

By Rossana / Spinebreakers Crew

Rossana's comment on the US presidential election result

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Clarissa: The Obama Effect

By Clarissa Pabi / Spinebreakers Crew

Clarissa's comment on the US presidential election result

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